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AI & Digital Transformation in Financial Services

29 Aug 2026 – 5 Sep 2026

New York City, USA

Dates 29 Aug 2026 – 5 Sep 2026
Location New York City, USA
Partner Institution St. John's University, USA

This executive program focuses on how artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital technologies are reshaping financial services. Participants explore AI for fraud detection, risk management, and data-driven decision-making, while addressing cybersecurity, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Delivered in partnership with St. John’s University in New York City. Institutional visits include St. John’s University Cybersecurity Laboratory, Infosys, and the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Target Audience: Senior executives in banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, regulators, and decision-makers in digital transformation and innovation.

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded by St. John’s University.

Program Itinerary

Course Schedule

Day 1: Cybersecurity & Digital Risk in Financial Services

Financial institutions face growing cyber threats as digital banking platforms, payment systems, and data infrastructures expand.

Morning Session
  • The cyber threat landscape in global financial services
  • Digital resilience and protecting financial data infrastructure
  • Governance and leadership oversight of cybersecurity risk
Afternoon: Institutional Visit — St. John's University Cybersecurity Laboratory

Demonstrations of cyber defense technologies and digital risk management tools for financial systems.

Day 2: Artificial Intelligence in Banking & Financial Services

Artificial intelligence is transforming financial institutions through advanced analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Morning Session
  • AI applications in banking, payments, and financial services
  • Fraud detection and financial crime analytics
  • Data-driven customer engagement and digital financial platforms
Afternoon: Industry Visit — Infosys

Explore how Infosys deploys AI across banking operations, fraud detection, and data-driven decision-making. Experience Infosys Topaz with 12,000+ AI assets and 150+ pre-trained models.

Day 3: Governance, Regulation & Responsible AI in Financial Services

As AI becomes embedded in financial systems, institutions must implement strong governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Morning Session
  • Responsible AI and algorithmic transparency in financial services
  • Regulatory oversight of digital financial institutions
  • Governance frameworks for AI-enabled financial systems
Afternoon: Institutional Visit — New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)

Engage with one of the most active insurance regulators on governance, oversight, and consumer protection implications of AI in financial markets.

Executive Strategy Workshop

Develop a Digital Transformation Roadmap for Financial Services.

Executive Networking & Cultural Engagement

  • Guided New York City sightseeing tour
  • Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

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